Sweet Galingale

Cyperus longus, Cyperaceae

Zones

6–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Dynamic AccumulatorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Whorled Giant BambooGigantochloa verticillata

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Denudata BambooFargesia denudata

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Afro Blue RushJuncus inflexus 'Afro'

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Spike DropseedSporobolus contractus

Sweet galingale has dense root system in wet soils and may produce compounds inhibiting dropseed

Variable BambooBambusa polymorpha

Large bamboo may overshadow and suppress sedge growth through dense canopy and root competition

Uses

Functions

Wetland RestorationWater FiltrationErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

RhizomesSeeds

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveAromaticCarminative

Common Questions

What zones does Sweet Galingale grow in?

Sweet Galingale grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Sweet Galingale?

Good companions for Sweet Galingale include Whorled Giant Bamboo, Denudata Bamboo, Afro Blue Rush.

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